We're Back! The Wild Ops 5k Race For Warriors is returning for the 2nd year in a row! 

Imagine being a combat veteran and trying to return home only to feel alone and out of place... Wild Ops is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that exists to find these warriors and provide them with a safe and natural place to connect with one another and God. Whether you are looking for a fun run or if you want to compete for a prize, this fundraising event is for everyone. Wild Ops and the Kent State Veterans Club invites you to come out and support our Nations Heroes during our Wild Ops 5k Race For Warriors Fundraiser! All proceeds go toward supporting the Wild Ops Mission... Veterans dedicated to helping fellow combat Veterans find support, hope, and healing in the battle of transitioning back into civilian life through facilitating faith-based wilderness excursions. The in-person events will be held at the Kent State University-Main Campus which begins and ends in the Risman Plaza at the Kent State Student Center. The course will be clearly marked and will take you through the Kent State Campus via the Esplanade and along the Portage Bike & Hike Trail. After the race there will be a post-race party and an awards ceremony.

In Person Participation: Check-in and Race Day registration will begin at 8am. Events will begin at 9am. The Timed event for this Race will be timed by GCXC Race Timing & Managment. Runner's BIBS, T-Shirts and other free items will be given out during check-in on the day of the Race. Please make sure to arrive early enough to ensure you are checked-in prior to the start time. 

In Person Participation: Check-in and Race Day registration will begin at 8am. Events will begin at 9am. The Timed event for this Race will be timed by GCXC Race Timing & Managment. Runner's BIBS, T-Shirts and other free items will be given out during check-in on the day of the Race. Please make sure to arrive early enough to ensure you are checked-in prior to the start time.

All in person participants will receive:

• Entry Into The 5k Race
• Free Meal Immediately After Race
• Free T-Shirt
• Water & Snacks At All Aid Stations
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Male/Female Finisher Medals and other prizes(see below)
• 5k Participation Medal to ALL Finishers

Virtual Participation: This 5k walk/run event is open to anyone, anywhere. If you live in another state or are not able to join us for the in-person event on race day, sign up for our Virtual Race. Anyone who signs up for the virtual race will have from April 15 - April 29 to complete their 5k. Virtual participants can choose to run/walk their distance all in one day or spread out over the course of the two weeks. Upon registration and leading up to the event, virtual participants will receive instructions on how to log in to runsignup.com and input their distances and times. All submissions must be entered by 11am on April 29, 2023. Virtual registration is only $25 however, when registering for a virtual event, registrants have the option to pay an additional $5.00 if they wish to receive an event t-shirt in order to cover the cost of shipping. Virtual registration packets will be mailed to the participants address that they use during registration.

Overall Male & Female Finisher Prizes:

1st Place Male/Female: 1st Place Race Medal, $50.00 Amazon Gift Card, 2 Free Registrations For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race

2nd Place Male/Female: 2nd Place Race Medal, $25.00 Amazon Gift Card, 1 Free Registration For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race

3rd Place Male/Female: 3rd Place Race Medal, 1 Free Registration For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race

0-35 and 36-105 Male & Female Finisher Prizes:

1st Place Male/Female: 1st Place Race Medal, 2 Free Registrations For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race

2nd Place Male/Female: 2nd Place Race Medal, 1 Free Registration For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race

3rd Place Male/Female: 3rd Place Race Medal, 1 Free Registration For 2024 Wild Ops 5k Race